A bowl of autumn fatigue! The ultimate ingredients purchased by medical promotion supermarkets: replenish iron and protein at the same time

As the heat of summer turns to autumn, many people begin to feel tired, lose their appetite, and even lose energy. Mizue Saito, a general practitioner and associate professor at Juntendo University School of Medicine, reminded that this symptom called "autumn fatigue" (hereinafter referred to as autumn fatigue) is related to autonomic nervous system disorders. If ignored, it will not only affect daily life, but may even increase the risk of lifestyle diseases.

Dr. Saito said that this summer is extremely hot, with the average temperature being 5 degrees Celsius higher than in previous years. Many people's bodies have not fully recovered from the "summer mode" before autumn is ushered in. Clinically, many male patients in their 50s complain that they "cannot regain their appetite" and "the temperature difference between day and night is large and they feel very tired." Although some people have normal physical examination indexes, they still experience headaches, fatigue, abnormal weight gain and loss, etc.

Summer eating habits raise hidden worries

Autumn fatigue is common in summer when people only eat "refreshing and easy-to-digest" foods for a long time, such as cold noodles, fruits, and ice drinks. Although they appear healthy, they actually lack the nutrients needed for muscle and hematopoiesis, resulting in "hidden malnutrition." Dr. Saito emphasized that if you want to improve autumn fatigue, you must supplement the three major nutrients that are most easily lacking in summer: vitamin B1, protein, and iron.

The "ultimate bowl" to combat autumn fatigue——Pork Miso Soup

Doctors bluntly say that the most recommended ingredient is——pork. Pork is also rich in vitamin B1, protein and iron, making it the "ultimate food" to combat autumn fatigue. Among them, vitamin B1 is called the "fatigue recovery vitamin", which can help sugar metabolism and quickly replenish energy for the brain and body.

"Chicken has protein, beef has iron, but pork has both." Dr. Saito pointed out that if pork can be boiled with miso, vegetables, and mushrooms to make pork miso soup, one bowl can supplement the required nutrients, warm the stomach, and improve fatigue.

Be careful about "getting fat due to lack of food in autumn"

Many patients mistakenly believe that lack of food in autumn equals weight loss, but in fact, it is common to "get fat after eating less". A tired body will crave energy, leading to excessive sugar intake, which in turn causes blood sugar and uric acid to rise. Dr. Saito reminds that instead of deliberately reducing food intake, it is better to adjust the quality of the diet and improve metabolism with a bowl of dishes with high nutritional density, which will have better results.

He reminded that the discomfort caused by seasonal changes can be significantly improved by simply adjusting your diet. "Even if you have a bad appetite, a bowl of pork miso soup can help you recover."